USD TO INR RATES
MF Tracker: After a strong 7 year run, can this international fund maintain momentum?
Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 FOF has delivered exceptional returns, outperforming equity mutual funds over seven years, driven by US tech giants and a weakening rupee. However, experts caution against chasing sector-specific rallies, advocating for diversified domestic equity exposure for long-term wealth creation.
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hub
Indian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC, and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offers distinct advantages in access, tax efficiency, and regulatory comfort, catering to different investor profiles from first-generation entrepreneurs to established family offices.
Where’s the Indian mutual fund sector going ahead? 6 big trends to watch out for
Mutual fund trends highlight a structural shift in investor preference towards mid and small caps, sectoral themes, and multi-asset funds, while large caps lose share. SIP inflows hit record highs, reinforcing steady participation. Despite regulatory hurdles, overseas funds recover, reflecting evolving allocation strategies and risk appetite.
Crude oil, copper, gold: The 3 commodities every beginner should track (and why they move!)
Crude oil, copper, and gold are essential for new traders to grasp global market movements. Crude oil reflects energy trends, copper signals economic growth, and gold acts as a safe haven during uncertainty. Understanding these commodities provides a strategic advantage for informed trading decisions. Their price movements impact inflation, stock markets, and everyday life.
RBI’s oil forex window set to fuel rupee recovery
The Reserve Bank of India has opened a special foreign exchange window to supply dollars to state-run refiners, easing pressure on the rupee. This move, likely routed through state-run lenders, aims to reduce the significant daily dollar demand from oil companies. Analysts expect this intervention to lead to rupee appreciation.
Rupee touches one-week high on report of RBI plan to ease oil refiners' dollar bids
The rupee hit a one-week high as expectations of RBI measures to curb oil refiners’ dollar demand boosted sentiment and eased pressure on the currency.
- Go To Page 1
'Show me the papers', bankers tell cos to guard against any FEMA violations fallout
Indian banks are now requiring corporates to provide documentation for dollar forward transactions. This move follows recent currency volatility and new regulations. Banks are scrutinizing clients and setting limits based on past performance. The Reserve Bank of India has not mandated this, but banks are taking extra precautions to avoid FEMA violations amid a dollar crunch.
ETMarkets Smart Talk| Financials, consumer discretionary, metals to drive FY27 growth: Rahul Bhuskute
Despite a volatile start to FY27 driven by geopolitical risks, oil price swings, and rate uncertainty, the outlook for Indian equities remains positive. Rahul Bhuskute of Bharti AXA Life Insurance expects near-term volatility and range-bound markets, but sees sector-led opportunities in financials, consumer discretionary, and metals supporting growth.
SP Group looks to defer Rs 14,300-cr bond payment
Shapoorji Pallonji Group is currently navigating a challenging landscape, requiring additional time to fulfill a significant bond repayment. Struggles with foreign exchange fluctuations and new, stringent hedging regulations are putting their plans on hold. They are in discussions with bondholders for a two-month extension while they actively pursue funding avenues, hoping to strike a deal in the near future.
Global banks play hedge card after RBI blow on rupee bets
Foreign banks are reportedly reclassifying arbitrage deals, impacted by RBI's rupee speculation clampdown, as hedges for capital from overseas parents. This move aims to circumvent the $100 million net open position limit imposed by the regulator. The RBI may scrutinize these reclassifications based on timelines and documentation.
The rupee’s swing: When currency becomes the deal maker or breaker
Rupee volatility has become central to India’s distressed deals, driving stress for firms with dollar debt despite stable operations. Elevated hedging costs and FX uncertainty are reshaping pricing, deal structures, and timelines, with investors favouring export-linked assets and natural hedges.
Crude is now less rude: What $90 oil means for your stocks, rupee, Indian economy
Global oil markets may be entering a structurally higher price regime, with Brent expected to remain elevated despite a US-led Israel-Iran ceasefire. India faces near-term relief but faces risks of imported inflation and a widening current account deficit. While valuations are attractive, sustained foreign investor inflows hinge on West Asian stability and declining crude prices.
RBI ups crude oil, exchange rate baseline assumptions for FY27
The Reserve Bank of India said it anticipated crude oil prices to average USD 85 per barrel and the Indian rupee to trade at 94 against the US dollar in FY27. These projections are part of the central bank's latest Monetary Policy report. The report also details past trends, including the rupee's significant depreciation in FY26 due to outflows and global factors.
MPC Forex Level: India forex reserves rebound to $697.1 bn as RBI flags volatility management
MPC Forex Level refers to the impact of Monetary Policy Committee decisions on currency exchange rates. Understand how RBI’s interest rate decisions, inflation outlook, and repo rate changes influence forex markets, USD/INR movement, and trading strategies for investors and traders. India's foreign exchange reserves have seen a welcome rise, reaching $697.1 billion. This marks a recovery after recent significant drops.
After a 24% crash, IT stocks are rising again. With FII selling slowing, is this the bottom?
India's IT sector shows a strong rebound, with the Nifty IT index climbing 8% in April as foreign investors significantly reduced their selling. Valuations are attractive, with many IT stocks trading below historical averages and holding substantial cash. While some strategists see a bottom, others remain cautious about future growth and AI's impact.
RBI moves to curb rupee volatility after sharp FY26 slide
The Reserve Bank of India is tightening oversight of foreign-exchange markets and non-deliverable forward (NDF) norms to curb rupee volatility. Recent directives cap banks' net open foreign-exchange positions and prohibit offering rupee NDF contracts, forcing unwinding of existing positions and preventing new ones. These measures aim to stabilize the rupee by reducing arbitrage opportunities and offshore influence.
Rupee ends little changed, hemmed in by position unwinding, importer hedging
The Indian rupee closed nearly unchanged on Monday, wedged between dollar sales spurred by the unwinding of arbitrage positions and importers' hedging demand amid swirling risks from the Iran war.
Rising yields attract HNIs to bonds: Inside the new debt allocation strategy
Even as this volatility spills over into equity markets, high net worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra HNIs (UHNIs) are not pulling back sharply. Instead, they are holding on to existing equity positions while steadily channelling fresh allocations into fixed income to bring stability to their portfolios.
Banks seek RBI clarity on forex hedge curbs, warn rules may hit genuine trade flows amid delays
Banks are urging the Reserve Bank of India for clarity on forward contract rules. Recent RBI directives aimed at curbing speculation could impact genuine trade hedging. Corporates face challenges with payment delays and longer cargo movements due to global conflicts. Industry bodies are expected to formally raise these concerns with the RBI.
Crude sustaining above $100 will push inflation beyond 6%, trigger rate hikes: HSBC
Crude oil above one hundred dollars a barrel will push inflation past six percent. This could prompt interest rate hikes. Economists suggest a neutral approach for monetary and fiscal policies. Stimulating demand too early risks high inflation. Policymakers must balance growth and inflation control. Raising fuel prices can help manage the fiscal deficit.
RBI's forex war explained: How a $149 billion crackdown is stopping speculators from tanking the rupee
The RBI has tightened forex derivative rules after its initial intervention backfired, allowing arbitrage trades to weaken the rupee further. The new measures aim to curb speculation, stabilise the currency, and close loopholes in the $149 billion NDF market, though they may impact market liquidity over time.
RBI should use forex reserves to prop up rupee: SBI report
The Reserve Bank of India should use its substantial foreign exchange reserves to stabilize the Indian Rupee. A report from SBI suggests this action is necessary as the ongoing West Asia crisis impacts global markets. The report highlights that India possesses ample reserves to manage speculative moves.
Bank stocks fall up to 3% as RBI forex clampdown sparks Rs 4,000 crore loss fears
Banking stocks fell up to 3% after RBI imposed stricter forex position limits, raising concerns over potential mark-to-market losses of Rs 4,000 crore. Analysts warn unwinding large arbitrage trades could hit Q4 earnings, though some market participants believe earlier gains may offset part of the impact.
Explained: How RBI’s safety net to protect falling rupee could mean Rs 4,000 crore shock for banks
The Reserve Bank of India has stepped in to halt the rupee's fall. This move forces banks to unwind dollar positions, potentially leading to a Rs 4,000 crore loss for the banking sector. Banks had profited from differences in dollar rates between local and offshore markets. The RBI's action aims to curb one-sided bets against the rupee.
RBI's currency defence could leave banks paying the price
Reserve Bank of India has introduced a bold new daily limit on the open rupee positions held by banks, aiming to counteract the rupee's weakening trend versus the dollar. As a result, banks are now required to trim their dollar assets and offload US currency.
NSE to introduce Dated Brent Crude Oil futures contract from Apr 13
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will introduce Dated Brent Crude Oil (Platts) futures from April 13, expanding its commodity derivatives offerings linked to global oil benchmarks.
RBI tightens norms on net open positions to curb rupee’s slide
The Reserve Bank of India has set a new limit for banks on their foreign currency dealings in the rupee. This move aims to control speculative trading and stabilize the Indian currency. Banks must now keep their open positions within 100 million US dollars each day. This regulation comes as the rupee faces pressure and has depreciated significantly.
Goldman downgrades India, slashes Nifty target and warns of earnings cut. Here's why
Global brokerage Goldman Sachs has turned cautious on Indian equities, cutting its Nifty target and warning of an “energy-shock-led” earnings downgrade cycle. The firm expects higher-for-longer oil prices amid the US-Iran conflict to worsen India’s macro outlook, weaken returns and pressure corporate earnings over the next few quarters.
Sagility shares rocket 8% after Nomura initiates coverage with buy rating, sees it as top AI beneficiary
Sagility share price surged 8% after Nomura initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a Rs 55 target price. The brokerage sees Sagility benefiting from AI in healthcare. The company serves US health insurance firms and hospitals. Institutional investors have increased their stakes. Sagility's stock has seen a decline recently.
Load More
